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1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$69.77
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Uncover the little-known sake culture of Fushimi, Kyoto on a 90 min sake tasting and food pairing session with a certified Sake Sommelier.  Enjoy the samples of different types of sake, and learn about different varieties of sake with the personalized attention from your guide on this small-group activity. 

This is a fun and educational experience to change your way of enjoying sake.   

If you love sake but don't know what to select or want to know more about sake, join us and let's deep dive into the world of sake. 

After this experience, you will know which type of sake you like, and you will be able to select your favorite sake from labels or restaurant menus even if they are all written in Japanese.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

4:00 PM 90 MINS Sake Tasting
Basic Sake Learning
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
7 Sake Tasting + Food Pairing
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Sake cheat sheet and tasting note to help you choose your preferred sake
  • Sake tasting (7 types selected by a sake sommelier)
  • Dedicated private sake tasting room
  • Guided by a certified Sake Sommelier
  • Otsumami (traditional Japanese appetizers) for food pairing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting point
25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station. Walk for 9 min from the station. 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station. Walk for 7 min from the station. 20 min from Fushimi-Inari Station
Return details
25 min from JR Kyoto Station : Take a train on Kintetsu Line to Momoyamagoryo-Mae Station. Walk for 9 min from the station. 20 min from Gion-Shijo Station : Take a train on Keihan Line to Chushojima Station. Walk for 7 min from the station. 20 min from Fushimi-Inari Station

  • ・Sake Tasting with an Expert You’ll get to try flavours of sake you may never have experienced before – as we’ll introduce you to bottles which have never been exported. Your expert guide will explain the differences in taste – dry, fruity, sweet – and how each of these are produced. ・Food Pairing You’ll also be served various otsumami – Japanese snacks which traditionally accompany alcohol – so you can see which types of food and flavour best accompany the different sake types. This is a fun and educational sake tasting in Kyoto. Recommended to join this experience at the beginning of your trip in Japan!

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Legal drinking age in Japan is 20; customers under 20 years of age will only be served non-alcoholic drinks
  • Vegetarian option for snacks is available, please tell your guide on site
  • Recommended to have your lunch or brunch prior to the tour.
  • Drinking and driving is strictly prohibited by law in Japan. Make sure to come to the tour by public transportation.
  • For safety and legal reasons, alcohol will not be served to guests who arrive by car or bicycle (non-alcoholic drinks available). No refunds if unable to participate in the sake tasting.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    1.5 Hours Kyoto Insider Sake Experience

    Location Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
    $69.77
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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